June 3-8, 2018: Shanghai visit. Thomas will be making his conducting debut in Shanghai, China leading a symphonic concert with the Shanghai Conservatorium Orchestra. During his visit to Shanghai he will also give masterclasses with students from the Conservatorium's Middle School.

September 2018: Klein Zaches genannt Zinnober - Thomas will be musical director and conductor for the revival of the world's first "Steam Punk Opera", for which he was orchestrator and co-composer for the Musiktheater im Revier's World Premiere production in 2015.

April - July 2018: 50-50 - Thomas will appear as pianist and bandleader for several performances of this musical revue show at the Musiktheater im Revier. These performances were added by popular demand following several sold out performances in late 2017.